Go to Source A Spokane-area paraglider and hang glider group connects on a Facebook group called Center of Lift. Recent flights they’ve recorded include a 127-miler by Mike Bomstad, who launched from the back of a moving pickup near Washtucna, Wash., on May 24 and flew to Cocolalla, Idaho. ”First tow of the season – […]

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The Oceanside Open, which started as a hang gliding event in the 1970’s, has evolved into an annual paragliding and hang gliding competition. Around 80 pilots from Seattle, Medford, Canada, and local areas travel to the coast each year to launch off the traditional lot on Oceanside’s hillside, event director Mark Sanzone told the Headlight […]

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A major rescue operation was stood down tonight when too men were taken safely from the Wicklow mountains after they were involved in a hang gliding accident. Gardaí said two hang gliders were involved in what appears to have been a crash, after which both men fell to the ground. The incident happened shortly before […]

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Jonathan Marshall now soars across the Devon coastline near his home whenever the conditions are right But he admits to being jealous of his Harris Hawk and Peregrine Falcon who can fly whenever they please He has also taught a nine-year-old Golden Eagle who he rescued – how to take to the skies Mr Marshall: […]

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The Cloudbase Foundation website Nick Greece in the US writes: Want to Get Rid of Old Useless Gliders for a Good Cause and Get a Write Off? Pilots–I need your help! Donate your Used Wings and Old Reserves to Help Communities where we Fly! KEEN Footwear and the Cloudbase Foundation are teaming up to Repurpose […]

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The Flytec 7030 Flytec have said they will release the first batch of their new 7030 flight instrument by the end of April. In an email announcing the release they said they plan to release 100 units by the end of the month. They have also announced costs. The Flytec 7030 GPS for paragliding (without […]

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Two men who were hang gliding from Sylmar to Crestline in San Bernardino County made an unplanned landing Monday at Santa Anita Park and were greeted by Arcadia police and park security. Jeff Chipman and Ron Keinan, licensed advanced hang gliders, were questioned by police about their motive for landing at the park. Although the […]

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Topics:  big air, dalby, hang gliding, western downs A Dalby Big Air competitor launches into clear morning conditions at the first day of the annual hang gliding event at the Dalby Aerodrome on Sunday. Lauren Gallagher FOR the experienced hang gliders competing in this year’s Dalby Big Air competition it’s hard to describe the sport […]

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